romance

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli | Book Review

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【 IMOGEN, OBVIOUSLY 】 ★★★★★ Entirely amazing and stressful as always. Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult, Romance, QueerAuthor: Becky AlbertalliPublished: December 2022Publisher: HarperCollinsPages: 368 (paperback) I am such a great admirer for the way Albertalli writes such complicated nuances of life in what is ultimately a light-hearted romance novel. So impressive! This was possibly my favourite … Continue reading Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli | Book Review

Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales | Book Review

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An amazing YA contemporary romance that is sweet and brilliant.

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams | Book Review

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Lyssa Kay Adams' fabulous romantice comedy about an ailing marriage and a book club to the rescue.

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas | Book Review

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【 A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES】 Book #4 in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series ★★ This was a hot, steaming pile of a mess. Genre: Fantasy, EroticaAuthor: Sarah J. MaasPublished: February 2021Publisher: BloomsburyPages: 768 (paperback) deep, tired sigh I have many thoughts about this book, but I think I'll start by saying … Continue reading A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas | Book Review

Accidental Murder in Dial A for Aunties | Book Review

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【 DIAL A FOR AUNTIES 】 ★★★★★ Genre: Contemporary, Romance, MysteryAuthor: Jesse SutantoPublished: April 2021Publisher: HarlequinPages: 298 [paperback] Big thanks to Harlequin Australia for a review copy in exchange for an honest review. First thoughts Holy guacamole, this was fantastic. I laughed the whole way through it - it's totally ridiculous and brilliant. You simply … Continue reading Accidental Murder in Dial A for Aunties | Book Review

Intense Romance in November 9 | Book Review

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November 9by Colleen Hoover ★★★★ Genre: RomanceAuthor: Colleen HooverPublished: November 2015Publisher: Simon & SchusterPages: 307 [paperback] Review on Goodreads First thoughts I'm going with a diplomatic three and a half stars for this. I loved it. I couldn't put it down. It lived up to Hoover expectations. An incredible and unique book. But with a … Continue reading Intense Romance in November 9 | Book Review

Battles of the Heart in the Champagne War | Spoiler-Free Review

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The Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh Genre: Historical Fiction Author: Fiona McIntosh Published: November 2020 Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Pages: 413 [paperback] Review on Goodreads Big thank to Penguin Random House for sending me a copy in exchange for review! Initial Thoughts upon Finishing I am now convinced there is nothing McIntosh can write … Continue reading Battles of the Heart in the Champagne War | Spoiler-Free Review

Red-Heads and Pirates in Daughter of the Pirate King | Spoiler-Free Review

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Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Tricia Levenseller Published: February 2017 Publisher: Square Fish Pages: 311 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This was crazily addictive! Alosa is such a powerful lead in this book and there is a fantastic array of characters. I loved the … Continue reading Red-Heads and Pirates in Daughter of the Pirate King | Spoiler-Free Review

Untruth in Verity | Spoiler-Free Review

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Verity by Colleen Hoover Genre: Romance, Thriller Author: Colleen Hoover Published: December 2018 Publisher: Independent Pages: 314 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I don't think I will ever finish processing this book. HOLY GOD. This was an unbelievably brilliant work of fiction, enough to rival And Then There Were None. One of … Continue reading Untruth in Verity | Spoiler-Free Review

Disappointing Pancakes in La Ragazza di Bube (En: Bebo’s Girl)

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La ragazza di Bube by Carlo Cassola 2/5 STARS Genre: General Fiction, Classics Author: Carlo Cassola Published: 1960 Publisher: Mondadori Pages: 219 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Well . . . yeah. The great pleasure of this book was reading it (and FINISHING it) … Continue reading Disappointing Pancakes in La Ragazza di Bube (En: Bebo’s Girl)